Bay County, Michigan
Bay County Home Help Program — Michigan Families Can Get Paid to Provide Care
If you're in Bay County — Bay City, Essexville, Midland Road corridor, Pinconning, or anywhere in the Bay City area — the Michigan Home Help Program is available to your family. This Medicaid benefit pays family members to provide in-home care for aging or disabled loved ones who have Michigan Medicaid. Bay County families can start the enrollment process today.
How the Michigan Home Help Program Works in Bay County
The Michigan Home Help Program is a statewide Medicaid benefit administered by MDHHS. Bay County families go through the same eligibility and enrollment process as any Michigan family — the local piece is handled by the Bay County MDHHS office in Bay City.
Confirm Medicaid eligibility for the person who needs care
Request a Home Help intake assessment through the Bay County MDHHS office
An MDHHS caseworker visits your home to assess care needs and authorize service hours
The family member providing care enrolls as a paid caregiver through CHAMPS
Care begins, visits are logged through EVV, and payment flows through ASAP
Bay County MDHHS Office — Contact Information
This is the primary MDHHS office serving Bay County. Hours are typically Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Call ahead to confirm current hours. You can begin the Medicaid application process online at MI Bridges before your first MDHHS appointment.
Who Qualifies in Bay County?
Person receiving care:
- Has active Michigan Medicaid
- Needs help with daily activities (bathing, dressing, mobility, toileting, eating)
- Lives in a private home — not a nursing facility or assisted living
Family caregiver:
- Age 18 or older
- Not the spouse of the recipient
- Passes MDHHS background check through CHAMPS
How Much Does the Program Pay in Bay County?
Caregivers enrolled through HHN earn $18 per hour as of January 1, 2026.
How Home Help Navigators Serves Bay County Families
No cost to families — ever. We're compensated as a licensed agency provider through MDHHS.
Edward Beyne · Founder
Combat Veteran · Michigan Native
"My parents passed away on Medicaid without knowing this program existed. That's why HHN exists. Bay County families deserve to know about this benefit — and to get enrolled."
Check if your Bay County family qualifies
We serve families across Bay County — Bay City, Essexville, Pinconning, Auburn, and throughout the area. Free 15-minute call. No obligation.